Saqib Saeed

Web Developer & QA Specialist

LinkGraph / Search Atlas

January 2025 – May 2026

• Developed and supported WordPress-based builds across multiple client projects, including custom themes, child theme customization, ACF-driven structures, CPTs, and reusable components.
• Built and customized plugins and site features to extend functionality, reduce reliance on heavy third-party tools, and support scalable maintenance.
• Implemented custom PHP functions, REST API integrations, webhooks, and third-party service connections for ATS systems, CRMs, marketing platforms, and automation workflows.
• Managed staging-to-production deployments, validating database integrity, environment configuration, release stability, and post-launch functionality.
• Performed technical SEO implementation and audits covering crawlability, indexation, canonical logic, metadata, structured data, redirects, sitemaps, and staging/live SEO risks.
• Optimized Core Web Vitals and site performance through code-level improvements, asset optimization, caching review, image handling, and architecture improvements.
• Conducted structured QA including regression testing, cross-browser validation, visual review, responsive testing, and release-readiness checks.
• Debugged complex front-end and server-side issues involving JavaScript conflicts, rendering inconsistencies, caching layers, plugin conflicts, hosting constraints, and environment mismatches.
• Collaborated with designers, developers, SEO strategists, project managers, and client-facing teams to deliver clean, maintainable, performance-driven implementations.

Web Developer

Thrive Internet Marketing

November 2019 – November 2024

• Delivered custom web solutions using PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, WordPress, Shopify, Magento, Webflow, Squarespace, GoHighLevel, ClickFunnels, and Unbounce.
• Created custom WordPress themes from the ground up and modified existing themes to meet client requirements, improve maintainability, and support responsive production builds.
• Developed and customized WordPress plugins, third-party integrations, and API-based functionality to improve user experience and streamline business workflows.
• Built and configured Shopify eCommerce websites including theme customization, app integration, product setup, and store configuration.
• Implemented WordPress security best practices including access control, environment separation, vulnerability mitigation, maintenance routines, and plugin/code audits.
• Managed a high volume of WordPress and Shopify support tickets, serving as the primary technical resource for client-reported issues across the full agency portfolio.
• Diagnosed and resolved WordPress emergencies including white screen of death, plugin and theme conflicts, broken layouts after core/plugin updates, and PHP fatal errors.
• Handled WooCommerce support including checkout failures, payment gateway issues, order management problems, and product/inventory configuration.
• Resolved Shopify tickets covering theme customization requests, Liquid template edits, app conflicts, product/collection setup, and payment/checkout issues.
• Investigated and cleaned hacked and malware-infected WordPress sites, implementing security hardening and preventive measures post-cleanup.
• Troubleshot hosting, DNS, domain propagation, SSL certificate, and server configuration issues across shared, VPS, and managed hosting environments (Cloudways, WP Engine, Kinsta, GoDaddy, HostGator).
• Resolved staging-to-live deployment issues including database mismatches, environment configuration conflicts, and post-launch functionality failures.
• Handled performance and speed complaints by identifying bottlenecks, reviewing caching configurations, optimizing assets, and improving Core Web Vitals scores.
• Addressed login, access, and user permission issues including locked-out admins, role misconfigurations, and multi-user access problems.
• Provided client training and walkthrough sessions, explaining technical constraints and solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Documented recurring issues and created internal reference guides to reduce resolution time for common support scenarios.
• Conducted Core Web Vitals optimization through caching, asset cleanup, image optimization, script review, and front-end improvements.
• Created tutorials and walkthrough documentation to help clients manage website features, content updates, and platform workflows independently.

Front End Developer (Contractor)

Avalaunch Media

December 2021 – November 2024

• Supported WordPress and front-end development projects using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL across agency client work.
• Translated UI concepts, mockups, and design direction into responsive WordPress implementations aligned with project requirements.
• Collaborated with UX designers and stakeholders to refine layouts, improve usability, and adjust implementations based on feedback.
• Improved site performance and user experience by applying Core Web Vitals-focused optimization practices and front-end quality checks.
• Took ownership of assigned project work from development through review, ensuring smooth coordination and dependable delivery.

Web Developer Team Lead

Swytch Internet Marketing

May 2012 – October 2019

• Led web development projects from requirements analysis through development, testing, deployment, maintenance, and server-side support.
• Managed development tasks, timelines, updates, debugging, and quality review across WordPress and custom web projects.
• Designed, developed, tested, and deployed websites while managing server environments for performance, reliability, and stability.
• Developed custom themes, implemented optimization strategies, and maintained WordPress core, plugin, and theme updates.
• Provided training and mentorship to team members while collaborating with stakeholders on interface, usability, and site design decisions.

Front End Developer (Part-Time)

Project World Impact (PWI)

April 2017 – August 2018

• Developed and maintained front-end interfaces for eCommerce, NGO, blog, online community, informational, and business websites.
• Modified and improved web-based application interfaces with a focus on usability, responsiveness, and consistent user experience.
• Tested front-end components for performance, usability, and accessibility across different devices and platforms.

imgtowebp.app — Browser-Based Image Conversion Tool

Live: imgtowebp.app

• Built and launched imgtowebp.app using Next.js 16 App Router, React 19, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS v4, and shadcn/ui.
• Developed zero-backend image conversion using the Browser Canvas API, supporting JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, SVG, AVIF, and ICO to WebP, plus WebP export to JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, and AVIF.
• Implemented multi-file ZIP downloads using JSZip and deployed on Vercel with GitHub-based version control and Cloudflare DNS.
• Built SEO foundations using Next.js Metadata API, JSON-LD schema, FAQPage/WebApplication schema, and SSG with 20 pre-rendered pages.

TeamTailor WordPress Plugin — Custom ATS Integration

Built for: LinkGraph / Search Atlas

• Developed a custom WordPress plugin to fetch and display job listings from the TeamTailor API for recruitment/career page workflows.
• Implemented category and location filters, shortcode output, an admin settings page, and scheduled cron sync to keep job data updated automatically.
• Reduced manual job posting updates by connecting WordPress career pages directly with TeamTailor job data and configurable front-end output.

BugTrack — SaaS Bug Reporting Tool

Live: bugreporter-zeta.vercel.app

• A SaaS bug reporting tool built with Next.js and Supabase, inspired by BugHerd — allowing teams to report and manage bugs visually on live websites.
• Stack: Next.js, Supabase, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui — deployed on Vercel.
• Features: embeddable script, screenshot capture, project dashboard, real-time feedback management.